The Romantic Queers Podcast

We're back with Part 2 of our conversation with Andrea, Margaret, and Robert. We'll continue to explore their polyamorous dynamic and discuss both the joys and challenges that they have experienced throughout their journey.

Thanks for listening to Season 1 of the Romantic Queers Podcast. We'll be releasing a bonus episode next week where you can hear more about us and our reflections on Season 1.

You can connect with Margaret and Robert on Instagram at @margaritaville17 and @snipshowgriff.

To connect with EmLee and Kate and to see photos of our podcast guests, visit @theromanticqueers on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

If you have a story to share, send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our intro music was created by suno.com.

Join us for an episode full of laughs as we welcome our friends Andrea, Margaret, and Robert to talk about their introduction to polyamory. They share how they opened up to the idea of polyamory and how they've cultivated a healthy polyamorous dynamic.

Next week we'll share the rest of our conversation with the polycule so don't forget to tune in to hear the rest of their story!

You can connect with Margaret and Robert on Instagram at @margaritaville17 and @snipshowgriff.

To connect with EmLee and Kate and to see photos of our podcast guests, visit @theromanticqueers on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

If you have a story to share, send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our intro music was created by suno.com.

Resources:

• The Ethical Slut written by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton

View the corresponding photographs for this week’s episode on the Romantic Queers Blog!

This week, Melissa will share her journey with spirituality and relationship building.

Join us next week to hear from our first polycule: Andrea, Margaret, and Robert! They'll talk about their experiences learning about polyamory and how they intentionally created an open and honest polyamorous dynamic.

To connect with EmLee and Kate and to see photos of our podcast guests, visit @theromanticqueers on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

If you have a story to share, send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our intro music was created by suno.com.

View the corresponding photographs for this week’s episode on the Romantic Queers Blog!

This week, we check back in with Jess and see how life has changed since we first spoke in December. We talk about building queer community, dating challenges as someone on the asexuality spectrum, and tips for meeting new people online and in person.

You can connect with Jess on Instagram at jsfreedland!

Tune in next week to hear our conversation with Melissa who will share her journey with spirituality and relationship building!

To connect with EmLee and Kate and to see photos of our podcast guests, visit @theromanticqueers on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

If you have a story to share, send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our intro music was created by suno.com.

View the corresponding photographs for this week’s episode on the Romantic Queers Blog!

This week, we're releasing the first episode we recorded featuring our friend Jess! We sat down with Jess on Zoom to record in December of 2023 and Jess shared their journey with gender identity, gender expression, and relationship building as a person on the aro-ace spectrum.

We'll release Part 2 of Jess's story next week where we check in with them to hear how things have changed since December!

You can connect with Jess on Instagram at jsfreedland!

To connect with EmLee and Kate and to see photos of our podcast guests, visit @theromanticqueers on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

If you have a story to share, send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our intro music was created by suno.com.

View the corresponding photographs for this week’s episode on the Romantic Queers Blog!

On Part 2 of our interview with Bleue Deveaux and Joona Bae, we continue our conversation about burlesque. Bleue and Joona share how they connected through burlesque and talk about the importance of queer relationships in all their forms.

Joona Bae is a nationally traveling performer from Chicago, IL who adds a much-needed spoonful of gochujang to the burlesque world by sharing their sensuous, seductive, and one-of-a-kind art. Since debuting in 2023, Joona has participated in eight different burlesque festivals, including Minneapolis, Show Me, and Ohio Burlesque Festivals, and performed in thirteen different states!

Find Joona on Instagram @joonabae.

To learn more about Bleue and see where she will perform next, be sure to follow her on Instagram @bleue_deveaux.

Next week, we'll be chatting with Jess! Join us to hear Jess talk about the aro-ace spectrum, gender identity, and more.

To connect with EmLee and Kate and to see photos of our podcast guests, visit @theromanticqueers on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

If you have a story to share, send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our intro music was created by suno.com.

View the corresponding photographs for this week’s episode on the Romantic Queers Blog!

This week, Kate and EmLee talk with burlesque performers Joona Bae and Bleue Deveaux. Joona and Bleue open up about their individual burlesque journeys. They each share how the art of burlesque has empowered them to explore their queerness and play with gender expression.

Joona Bae is a nationally traveling performer from Chicago, IL who adds a much-needed spoonful of gochujang to the burlesque world by sharing their sensuous, seductive, and one-of-a-kind art. Since debuting in 2023, Joona has participated in eight different burlesque festivals, including Minneapolis, Show Me, and Ohio Burlesque Festivals, and performed in thirteen different states!

Find Joona on Instagram @joonabae.

To learn more about Bleue and see where she will perform next, be sure to follow her on Instagram @bleue_deveaux.

Next week, join us for Part 2 of our conversation where we'll learn about how Joona and Bleue developed a queer platonic relationship through burlesque and social media.

To connect with EmLee and Kate and to see photos of our podcast guests, visit @theromanticqueers on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

If you have a story to share, send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our intro music was created by suno.com.

Resources:

• Metro Detroit Burlesque Academy with Eartha Kitten

View the corresponding photographs for this week’s episode on the Romantic Queers Blog!

In Part 2 of our episode with HiJiN(X) where we will discuss their activism and the way that colonialism has impacted their life.

HiJiN(X) (they/them) is an anti-binary Corean immigrant cultural worker driven by their disconnection and connection with the diaspora created by US imperialism and colonization. Born in Corea, they currently reside in Waawiyatanong (also known as Turtle Island or Detroit). They are a trauma informed visual problem solver and agitator who is driven by trans rage, and their hope to build community together and through beautiful queer liberatory connections.

You can connect with HiJiN(X) @hijinx.ai on Instagram or at hijinx.club.

Next week, we'll be back to talk with Joona Bae and Bleue Deveaux about how they connected and developed a queer platonic relationship through social media and burlesque.

To connect with EmLee and Kate and to see photos of our podcast guests, visit @theromanticqueers on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

If you have a story to share, send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our intro music was created by suno.com.

Resources

• @koreaarchive
• @nodutdol
• @yellow_peril_tactical
• @pal_action
• @notechforgenocide
• @returncollective
• @blacktothelandcoalition
• @dearasiansinitiative
• @aad.nyc
• Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant, A Memoir by Curtis Chin

View the corresponding photographs for this week’s episode on the Romantic Queers Blog!

This week we chat with HiJin(X), a Metro Detroit artist and activist, about intersecting identities, community building, and kink.

HiJiN(X) (they/them) is an anti-binary Corean immigrant cultural worker driven by their disconnection and connection with the diaspora created by US imperialism and colonization. Born in Corea, they currently reside in Waawiyatanong (also known as Turtle Island or Detroit). They are a trauma informed visual problem solver and agitator who is driven by trans rage, and their hope to build community together and through beautiful queer liberatory connections.

Don't miss Part 2 of our episode with HiJiN(X) where we will discuss their activism and the way that colonialism has impacted their life.

You can connect with HiJiN(X) @hijinx.ai on Instagram or at hijinx.club.

To connect with EmLee and Kate and to see photos of our podcast guests, visit @theromanticqueers on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

If you have a story to share, send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our intro music was created by suno.com.

View the corresponding photographs for this week’s episode on the Romantic Queers Blog!

In Part 2 of our interview with Mallory and Buja, we discuss gender identity and LGBTQIA+ advocacy. If you haven't already, we suggest starting with Part 1 of our interview with this couple to hear about their relationship and connection.

Buja(They/Them): is an educator and passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ liberation. Currently sitting as board chair for PRISM Detroit, they support the creation of affirming spaces like Gender-Sexuality Alliances (GSA’s) in schools.

Mal (She/they): is a nurse practitioner working in Detroit and an advocate for LGBTQ+ safety and wellbeing within healthcare systems. She is a member of GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equity.

Email: [email protected]

Both Mal and Buja spend their time hiking with their beloved four-legged son Huxley, attending concerts, and reading.

Join us next week for Part 1 of our interview with HiJiN(X), a Metro Detroit artist and activist, about intersecting identities, community building, and kink!

You can connect with Mallory and Buja on Instagram @malloryunworded and @bujj_x

To connect with EmLee and Kate and to see photos of our podcast guests, visit @theromanticqueers on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

If you have a story to share, send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Intro music was created by suno.com.

Resources:

• PRISM Detroit on Instagram
• GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equity